NEW YORK (AP) Backup goalie Johan Holmqvist, who has appeared in three games for the New York Rangers during the past two years, re-signed with the club on Monday.

Holmqvist spent most of last season with Hartford of the American Hockey League, posting a 3.07 goals against average in 48 games. He was in one game for the Rangers, playing 9 minutes without allowing a goal.

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